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Physiology, coaching and aerodynamics with Jamie Pringle, PhD | EP#288
Description
Jamie Pringle in an exercise physiologist with a background in academia, applied work over several Olympic cycles with the English Institute of Sports, coaching and advising many high-level athletes, and currently working in the aerodynamics and cycling biomechanics field at Vorteq, a spin-off company from Formula 1 located in Silverstone.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-Physiology, finding individual limiters, and athlete profiling
-The role of the coach, and how to be a scientist as a coach
-How to assess and improve aerodynamics on the bike
-The importance of biomechanics, and not chasing aerodynamic gains or "lower is better" at all costs
-Aero-considerations (and biomechanical ones) when getting a trisuit, cycling shoes, and calf guards for the lower leg
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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
- Jamie's Twitter
- Vorteq´s website
- Tire pressure, aerodynamics, and smart equipment upgrades with Josh Poertner | EP#235
- Dan Bigham – aerodynamic testing, equipment, and making your bike fast | EP#229
- Aerodynamics, Rolling Resistance, Weight, and Return On Investment with Sebastian Schluricke | EP#90
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